Intellectual Property Senior Associate

William James Recruitment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus potential

Pension scheme

25 days leave + holidays

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an Intellectual Property Solicitor – Senior Associate with 5+ years’ PQE to join a London team renowned for its sports, fashion and consumer brand IP work. You will own a busy caseload, advise on disputes, and work closely with partners on high-value matters.

The role offers hybrid working, a clear path to progression and a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment in London.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in intellectual property law.
• Strong experience handling IP disputes and litigation matters.
• Commercial and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise on IP disputes including trade marks, passing off, copyright and design rights.
• Manage own caseload with direct client exposure.
• Support on complex litigation matters with partners.

Skills

IP disputes

Litigation experience

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Intellectual Property Solicitor – Senior Associate 5+ PQE – London

A leading Legal 500 national law firm with a standout UK reputation is looking for an Intellectual Property Solicitor to join its reputable London team. You will work with a high-quality client base across sports, fashion and consumer brands, advising on complex IP disputes and litigation matters within a dynamic and commercially focused practice.

This Intellectual Property Solicitor role in London offers the opportunity to work closely with highly regarded partners on high-value matters, while taking ownership of your own caseload and developing your profile within a collaborative and entrepreneurial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Intellectual Property Solicitor in London to progress within a fast-growing and supportive environment.

The Role:

• Advise on a broad range of IP disputes including trade marks, passing off, copyright and design rights
• Manage your own caseload with direct client exposure and responsibility
• Support on complex litigation matters working closely with partners
• Act for high-profile clients across sports, fashion and consumer brands
• Mentor and support junior lawyers within the team
• Provide commercially focused, practical advice aligned to client objectives
• Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives
• Collaborate within a highly engaged, down-to-earth and entrepreneurial team

The Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in intellectual property law
• Strong experience handling IP disputes and litigation matters
• Technical expertise across trade marks, copyright, passing off and design rights
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic and client-focused approach
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
• Enthusiasm for business development and building client relationships
• Collaborative and personable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team

• Competitive salary with regular review
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Structured career development and progression
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative working culture
• Opportunity to work on high-profile IP matters in London